Nike's latest celestial-themed Air Force 1 has sneakerheads buzzing with nostalgia, vividly recalling the iconic 2006 NBA All-Star edition that defined a generation of streetwear culture.
A Blast From The Past
The newly unveiled "Galaxy" Air Force 1 features a breathtaking midnight navy base splashed with metallic silver constellations, eerily mirroring the legendary 2006 All-Star design worn by NBA stars during All-Star weekend in Houston. That memorable release marked Nike's first full Astrology-inspired basketball collection.
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"These new AF1s transport me back to camping outside Foot Locker in '06. That All-Star pack was revolutionary - now they've recaptured the magic with modern tech." - Javier Cortez, Vintage Sneaker Collective
Cosmic Connections
While the 2006 All-Star AF1s were limited to 2,006 pairs worldwide (now fetching $3,000+ on resale markets), the 2023 interpretation will see broader release. Nike confirms the new constellation design hits select retailers and SNKRS app March 5th at $160 USD.
The timing seems deliberate - the 2023 NBA All-Star Game returns to Utah, where the Western Conference Jerseys feature strikingly similar galactic aesthetics.
Sneaker historians note this isn't Nike's first callback:
- 2013 "Year of the Snake" AF1 recalled 2003 CNY designs
- 2017 UltraFly 2 mirrored 2007 Aircraft technologies